Mitie awarded 5% Club Silver membership

Mitie has been awarded Silver status within The 5% Club, recognising its progress towards achieving 5% of its workforce in earn and learn positions, such as apprentices, graduates on training schemes, sponsored students, and interns. Bringing together a group of over 1,100 organisations devoted to apprenticeships and other earn and learn schemes, which enable people from all backgrounds to train and reskill, The 5% Club collectively supports 1.9 million employees, with more than 108,000 individuals participating in earn and learn schemes.

Apprenticeships are a cornerstone of colleague development at Mitie, with the business investing £15.2 million in apprenticeships since 2017, and currently employing over 1,400 apprentices. Mitie's Apprenticeship Levy spend has doubled since 2021 and it has increased the number of learners by 50% in the same timeframe. This year-on-year growth has led to it recently being listed as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer for the third consecutive year, with its position improving each time.

Mitie supports colleagues through apprenticeships in a diverse range of areas, from Women in Leadership schemes to Engineering, Heat Pump, Digital, and Accountancy programmes. A significant part of its strategy is also placed on shaping the skills of the future, and central to this is providing development opportunities that address key skills gaps such as green and digital skills.

The award is a reflection of Mitie's growing commitment to providing meaningful career development for its colleagues, with an increasing number of apprentices and a clear pathway to reaching the 5% benchmark resulting in its Silver accreditation.

Jasmine Hudson, Chief People Officer, Mitie, said:

"Being awarded Silver membership in The 5% Club is a testament to the fantastic work we've achieved in further enhancing our apprenticeship offering as a central part of our business strategy. We're proud to be part of this esteemed group of committed organisations, sharing the vision of building tomorrow's workforce."

Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club, said:

"We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like Mitie, who have gone above and beyond to invest in the future of their workforce through a diverse range of 'earn and learn' initiatives. Their dedication, especially during these challenging times, deserves to be celebrated. By achieving Silver membership, Mitie has shown an exceptional commitment to shaping the skills of tomorrow, contributing not only to their business but to the wider economy."

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About Mitie

Mitie employs 68,000 colleagues and is the leading technology-led Facilities Transformation company in the UK. We are a trusted partner to around 3,000 blue chip public and private sector customers, working with them to transform their built estates, and the lived experience for their colleagues and customers, as well as providing data-driven insights to inform decision making.

We are the market leader in each of our core services of Engineering (Hard Services) and Security and Cleaning & Hygiene (Soft Services). Our Projects capabilities include building fitouts and modernisation, decarbonisation, fire & security, and telecoms infrastructure. Our sector expertise includes Central Government, Critical National Infrastructure, Defence, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Local Government & Education, Retail & Logistics and Transport & Aviation.

We hold industry leading ESG credentials, including a place on the CDP's Climate change 'A'. Targeting Net Zero by the end of 2025, our ambitious emissions reduction plans have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). We have been recognised as a UK Top Employer for the sixth consecutive year. Find out more at www.mitie.com.

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